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The First Fleet, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, leaves in May.
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Captain Cook found Australia. The First Fleet arrives at Port Jackson. Captain Phillip takes possession of Sydney cove for Great Britain.
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The first criminal court is held in NSW. A colony at Norfolk Island started.
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Governor Phillip orders the capture of Bennelong. Phillip hopes that Bennelong can teach him where to find food.
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The Second Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove
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The Third Fleet arrives in Sydney Cove
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Governor Phillip gives the first land grant to James Ruse, an emancipated convict.
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Francis Grose is appointed Lieutenant Govenor of NSW.
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Governor Phillip resigns and sails for England.
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William Paterson replaces Francis Grose as Lieutenant Governor of NSW.
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The new Govenor of NSW, John Hunter arrives in the colony.
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Phillip King replaces John Hunter as Govenor of NSW.
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Mathew Flinders returns from his voyage around NSW and New Holland in July and the land to be named 'Australia.'
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Solidiers kill many Aboriginal people at Risdon Cove, Van Biemen's land in May. This is known as the Risdon Massacre and the begining of the Black War.
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